CDS Support Engineer - Hybrid

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Reston
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us--." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.BAE SYSTEMS, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. The Cybersecurity Products portfolio group (CSP) develops, sells, and provides customer support for complex Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) based on our proprietary STOP OS and products from BAE SYSTEMS teams in the UK and Australia. At BAE SYSTEMS, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.CSP is looking for a motivated junior IT professional to join our support engineering team in Reston, Virginia. Our support engineering team provides support to CSP sales managers and customers in requirements capture, architecture recommendations, CDS implementation, training, and post-sales support. At CSP you will learn how to interpret the National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO) Raise-the-Bar (RTB) requirements for CDS development and deployment. CSP support engineers interact not only with government leadership at NCDSMO, but also with government customers (military and civilian), defense contractors, other CDS firms, and the internal developers of our products both domestically and abroad. Support engineers provide customer support both from the home office and at the customer sites. This position does require travel to both US and international locations.In this job, you will:

• Provide pre- and post-sales support of BAE SYSTEMS CDS products.
• Perform professional technical work that requires in-depth knowledge and diversified application of NCDSMO RTB requirements.
• Generate technical documentation (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) of proposed and as-built CDS implementations.
• Provide on-site as well as remote assistance to CSP customers on the implementation, management, and operation of BAE SYSTEMS CDS products.
• Work closely with the sales managers, support engineering, testing, and development teams.
• Apply critical thinking skills to discern technical security requirements delivered from non-technical and/or non-security focused professionals.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or similar.
  • 4 years IT support in Linux/UNIX environments with technical certification can be substituted for degree requirements.
  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • 2 years of work experience with Linux terminals or experience in an equivalent field is preferred.
    • Experience administering any of the following is a plus:
      • Proxmox VE
      • VMWare vSphere/vCenter
      • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9
      • Managed switches (e.g., Cisco, D-Link, Mikrotik)
      • Security+ certification within 6 months of hire.
      • Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $61820 - $105050Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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